Franchesca Ramsey Quotes

The main problem with cultural appropriation comes from dominant groups 'borrowing' from marginalized groups who face oppression or have been stigmatized for their cultural practices throughout history.

Franchesca Ramsey

• History
• Dominant
• Borrowing
• Appropriation
• Marginalized

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• The main problem with cultural appropriation comes from dominant groups 'borrowing' from marginalized groups who face oppression or have been stigmatized for their cultural practices throughout history.

  

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  • History
  • Dominant
  • Borrowing